MORE Backpacking Gear You Can Make at Home!

[@jimbeard8947]

If you or friends have worn-out daypacks or backpacks, or you find one someone discarded, save all the buckles, straps, clips, and even some of the material for repairing your newer gear, or for making bags like Miranda is showing. Because sometimes heavy usage or abuse, like throwing a pack around or stuffing it in a trunk with stuff on top, will break plastic clips, etc. I have a drawer full of old pack stuff, from daypacks that when used very frequently just wear out over time. Save the extras!

[@Grizzly907LA]

I scavenge all of the buckles, clips, sliders, and strappage off of any backpack that's going in the trash.

[@JarretSteele]

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[@wild-radio7373]

So much SAME❤❤❤

[@ScorpionRegent]

For the sewing kit I recommend dental floss instead of thread. I have used it to stitch up leather pouches and heavy canvas duffle bags and it hasn't failed yet. instead of using cork stick your needle in a hot glue stick or a hunk of wax. The glue can be used for repairs too, while the wax can be used to keep your zippers smooth, or to help keep thread from binding up. Alternatively wrap your duct tape around tube scavenged from ball point stick pen and store your needles inside that.

[@leannewalters8518]

Similarly, I have my tape wrapped around a little piece (like a third) of a disposable straw

[@Orange_Tang]

I just wanted to say that I love arts and crafts with Miranda. That's all.

[@reeseoutdoors9508]

If you are one that uses disposable water bottles (like the smart water bottles that attaches to your sawyer water filter) it's a fantastic idea to keep an extra cap in your kit. I lost my cap once (I dropped it into the river!) thankfully it was just an overnight trip and I had my other bottle still. But this could be disastrous if it's hot or if you're on a longer trip and you can no longer use your water bottle!

[@caswain01]

Suggestion for repair kit. Maybe add a replacement zipper slider. Also, I wrap a small bit of duct tape around a finishing nail. The nail works well as a punch, for canvas. And one more, I carry a 1x2 rectangle of Velcro (hooks and loops). Not only good for replacing stuff on the backpack, but also forms a little pocket for needles and pins from the sewing kit.

[@schulzbrianr]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who can't resist "round the outside, round the outside" when it comes up in conversations.

[@MirandaGoesOutside]

Chick chick wahhhhhh

[@crystalmacneill5227]

@@MirandaGoesOutside The best part of this comment was the option to "Translate to English"... 🤣

[@El2ocm]

Two trailer park girls…

[@J-Peterson777]

80s music was, and always will be, cool...

[@SuziPoozi]

That will always belong to a certain age group and we all do it. Kinda like "and then?" and this one day, "at band camp..."

[@enriquediaz7547]

FWIW: an empty mechanical pencil lead container works great for storing pre-threaded needles.

[@15halerobert]

back before digital cameras I used film canisters for many things camping. I even had an old ammo belt that held the canisters very nicely. Made a survival belt out of it.

[@elainewhitmore3383]

Favorite part so far… when Rainer asked if boop was part of the process. Miranda responds with obviously. 🤣

[@sammiemercier1160]

Would love to see Miranda attempt to make her own backpack using an IKEA bag! 😂 love these DIY videos! ❤

[@ejcastro9518]

A few alternate suggestions. For the 'boning' use the packaging straps most ppl cut and throw away. When I get packages like that, i roll up the strapping for future use. As for the phone pocket, you could use those reusable plasticy grocery bags which are tough and water resistant. And so the bottom of the pocket doesn't bounce around, use a loop of elastic or paracord bungee attached to the strap so it doesn’t put any pressure on you pocket attachments. I do this for attaching water bottles to my pack strap to keep the bottom of the bottle from bouncing, and I can easily slide the bottle in and out. Will be trying some of your great ideas!

[@pyronymph-868]

Another way to flavor the electrolyte mix is to add your regular water flavoring drops. I like TrueLime cherry limeade.

[@MirandaGoesOutside]

Oh that’s a great idea!

[@Sleepy7666]

Also dehydrated and powdered citrus zest and vitamin c powder.

[@BVoshol]

Duct tape also fits wonderfully around the bic mini lighters Also, for boning, you can always use zip ties if you don't want to buy a bunch of boning for a stuff sack (some fabric stores sell it by the yard, some don't). For a stuff sack, I'd probably use two zip ties, each one with its own sleeve so that you can have that wider boning.

[@Blackout22442]

Here's a tip for a quality thread I've used to repair my stuff. I use Milspec bonded nylon size 69 tex 70 thread. It melts with a flame and seals up very well! And is pretty cheap for a four oz spool that will last forever!

[@paulrevere2379]

Some useful additions to the repair kit. For sewing really tough material (pack, shoes, et cetera) a small sewing awl is almost essential. No specialty store is needed. Just take an old small screwdriver from an eyeglass repair kit and sharpen it to a point any way you can (file, stone, whatever) A tube of chapstick style lip balm is also useful. Needles tend to rust in many outdoor environments so give it a swipe. Got a sticky zipper that isn't actually broken or tough to work in damp/freezing conditions? Give that zipper a quick coat of chapstick and watch it work better and last longer.

[@skullzio]

The phone holder was fun to build. Rounded the corners on my second one to mitigate poking. Great DIY! Ty, Fam. One love ❤️✊🏼

[@thehikingshibas6069]

Wow the phone holder is the coolest thing ever. I’m searching now for the coolest plastic bags i have and i know what I’m doing this weekend. Thanks M!

[@pyronymph-868]

Another great way to enjoy LMNT is to add it to unflavored instant oatmeal. I'm addicted to sugar, so add a little. The Raspberry Salt with a cup of oatmeal and 16 oz hot water make a hearty breakfast that boosts your electrolyte intake first thing in the morning.

[@mckenziereed9501]

Love the diy videos! Dehydrating meal ideas next?

[@chase-mode]

Saw this video when you posted it. My dog ate the arms of my sunglasses and I immediately knew I’d be back with this DIY.

[@aaallllen]

These videos are fun. Maybe for the DIY LMNT, add True Lemon or True Limon powder

[@ericwilson4553]

You have to try the sewing clips instead of pins, they are way easier and don't poke holes in the fabric

[@IronmanV5]

If you were a teacher or camp counselor, you'd be THE favorite teacher or counselor. Nice belch BTW🤣

[@kathyjohnson2043]

Was thinking the same

[@soconn14]

If you don't have a toggle laying around, or you wanna save the gram, or if you just like knots, you could also replace the toggle on the legless sunglasses with a double fisherman's bend. If you're not super handy with knots, here is a tutorial on tying it: /watch?v=9glfeKvEuyo loved this video miranda & co!

[@alphaomegasurvivalsupply6548]

Grind up some freeze dried fruits for your electrolyte drink mix for flavor, since its freeze dried, it won't go bad and doesn't cost much weight. Great ideas! Thanks for showing!

[@MirandaGoesOutside]

Oh that’s a cool idea!!!

[@alphaomegasurvivalsupply6548]

@MirandaGoesOutside dehydrated would also work but freeze dried would probably crush easier 👍

[@kcdogny1]

Your enthusiasm is infectious. The phone pocket is pretty clever.

[@freedville]

“Sewing clips” are game changers!!!

[@melanie_meanders]

was going to comment this too!! love those things, especially for fabrics with rubberized backings that are hard to pin, and ones you don’t want tiny holes in compromising its water resistance!

[@CosyPosy]

I was just thinking, if Miranda were on my Christmas list, that's what she would be getting!

[@brookeb7994]

Can you explain sewing clips for the uninitiated?

[@crlaf1978]

Was literally waiting for this to drop today 😂 i've been making emergency kits out of pill bottles forever. They're small, lightweight, and a great way to bring exactly what you need on a trip.

[@MirandaGoesOutside]

YES!! That’s so awesome! They are super handy - and a great way to DIY exactly what you need!

[@tammysitchler4892]

use quilters clips instead of pins they don't always make a great replacement but for most quick things they work well

[@elioraimmanuel]

To add flavors and a bit of sweetness use flavored stevia drops…yum!

[@RoseStoller-xq7sh]

Suggestion instead of rolling duck tape on itself wrap it around the outside of the bottle. Or if you happen to have a hotel key card you forgot to return, wrap it with the tape . Will be easier to remove for use then wound on itself.

[@NitroFrost]

Get sugar free jello packs and mix that in with the electrolyte mix for powdered flavor. Also if you don't mind plastics, you can put a single serving in a straw and then melt the ends.

[@1PZfan]

Or they sell 1"x1" jewelry bags that you can make individual servings of the "LMNT" in... I use them to make individual coffee servings; bags don't take up much space as carryout.

[@kathyjohnson2043]

​@@1PZfani do this!

[@1FAST91SONOMA]

best part of the video is @3:37 The last DIY reminds me of the water bottle holders I made for my DCF Sub Nero. I used half inch wide Velcro one-wrap and just wrapped it around the bottle and through the shoulder strap webbing. Cost me pennies and theyre actually lighter than any bottle holder on the market, including Zpacks. A bonus is you can set your bottles height, pouch depth, and bottle size.

[@schulzbrianr]

Consecutive Miranda Goes Outside!! videos without a burp: 0

[@cwoollard1]

Actually she did. You missed it. During the ironing plastic make

[@schulzbrianr]

@@cwoollard1 "videos without a burp: 0" means there was a burp in this video.

[@justincambie7973]

I thought the :0 was meant to be a smiley hahaha

[@whiteyfisk9769]

She has gastric cancer, she just doesnt know it yet. I recognize the signs

[@RainerGolden]

The windscreen now standard in my pack. So dope and so easy to make! And works great too!!

[@MirandaGoesOutside]

Let it be known that I MADE RAINER A WINDSCREEN

[@elr05]

And it was METAL! Rwaaaaaaaar

[@armadillocommander]

I tried to make the arm-less glasses following the instruction, and figured out that the arm hinges need to be near the middle of the frame vertically. If they are near the upper edge of the frame, the cord will pull the frame back and the lens will be tilted backward. Ordered a cheap pair of Rx glasses with similar shape to Ombraz and will try again when it comes. Also, you don’t need to insert the cord into the screw holes😂. I torched the dyneema cord at both ends to make stoppers, and just using the screw to fix the cord.

[@skipragsdale]

Windscreen looks promising. We used to use a 1 Lb. Coffee can around our Svea 123 White Gas Stoves the added heat pressurizes the stove better, the plastic lid insulates the stove from the snow, dirt, ground, tabletop. The old Svea 123 fits right inside a 1 Lb can! I think I still have one at my parent's house from about 40 years ago! I use propane stoves now, but in a pinch, the old Svea 123 works like a champ!

[@gen_li7725]

I can’t remember if you’ve already done this, but you could do a little series on how to make your own dehydrated backpacking meals by meal type! Like a few breakfast ideas, a few dinner ideas, and even some desserts! I think you’ve done a few good things but I can’t remember if you’re done more than just a few recipes yet

[@HarryLovesRuth]

The boning you want to ask for is called rigilene. You can sew through it.

[@peregrination3643]

I have two hobbies/interest areas: art and nature. Usually I take photos and draw/paint from there. But crafting for hiking is appropriate and I'd like to take it to an extreme, lol.

[@2laughandlaugh]

Quadzilla just dropped a video where he makes and sews his own quilt. He found a company that sends you everything you need including the cut sheet for the fabric.

[@andrew40]

I keep one of those sample floss things the dentist gives with cleanings instead of thread for sewing. It's strong and thin and waxed and already wound.

[@mainerdmoose9242]

The sunglass "arms" are commonly known as temples or bows. The pill bottle kit is a good one. For years, I have repurposed expired ATM/credit cards. I trimmed out an "H" shape to use as a thread wrap & ear phone storage; Make a separate snip-slot on 1 edge for the tail end keeper. I have a card w/ sports tape & repair tape, too. These won't particularly fit into the bottle, but they are flat. I also have fashioned a windscreen from dollar store roasting pans; my anchoring for it was iffy, I'll copy your solution. Thnx.

[@gcvrsa]

You can make a very effective freeze-dried meal rehydration insulator out of two plastic bubble mailers, like the ones Amazon constantly sends out. Just choose one smaller and one larger that both fit common freeze-dried meal packets, put one inside the other, and cut them down to size, if needed, leaving enough flap to fold over and secure with a tarp clip. Pour boiling water into meal, close packet, drop into pouch, fold over top and clip is shut. It will keep a freeze-dried meal too hot to eat for at least 20-30 minutes while it rehydrates.

[@vanessatieman3476]

I would love to see more DIY/MYOG videos from you. The phone pocket is an awesome idea.

[@claudiabowles1961]

I ABSOLUTELY LOVED THIS VIDEO. I love to see and hike and love watching your tech/engineering skills. MORE PLEASE Miss Miranda❤️

[@stoner_pinky]

The “Fo-mbras” sunnies right was actually awesome! I just made a pair out of some broken frames I just couldn’t let go of and now they have a new breathe of life! I opted to forgo the toggle adjuster in the back and instead tied a double fisherman’s in the back. Just pull the two knots apart to tension the band and loosen to go to lanyard mode.

[@jonathanhill9920]

Can we talk about that copper wainscoting? Holy cats! That’s so cool!

[@Midimoho]

Yes!! I cant wait to make the phone pocket & windscreen. 😊 More DIY plz!

[@bjbj3853]

You have just saved me $50 with your armless sunglass DIY!!! I have those magnetic readers that go around your neck. I love them because I'm always losing regular readers. They're pricey and my current pair has one broken arm. I'm using your idea to fix them instead of buying another pair. Thank you!!❤❤❤

[@MaryNash88]

I wrapped the duct tape around the lighter. Makes it easier to unroll what you need :)

[@trailbotanica_beta]

Great idea! I am totally going to make that cell phone holder! Thanks for sharing.

[@wickeddubz]

Use old lipstick enclosure 💄 to store your needles. Glue a piece of cork to the bottom of the enclosure, stick a couple of needles there and put one or two small spools on these needles (they fit lipstick enclosure , can be easily self made or found in portable sewing kits). Tada! You have cool retractable sewing kit. Another good way to keep it safe it to seal needles and threads between two pieces of armored tape. It comes out flat, easy to store anywhere.

[@coor0kun]

Swap the boning in the stuff sac with a zip tie - tip from historical costumers. Also, anything sewn on machine can be sewn by hand if you don't have a sewing machine, and pins can be swapped with clips like those bullnose clips. Don't let the craft supplies stop you from doing a sewing DIY!

[@WayneTheSeine]

Some really great tips. The Elements recipe is some great info. For your pill bottle repair kit might I suggest wrapping your duct tape around the bic lighter instead.

[@carolczina9235]

Yes, yes and yes more DIY videos please!!

[@traveledtexan]

Love it! For even more DIY boning I have cut up milk carton gal jugs... a Girl Scout tip!

[@michelle_ajema]

New drinking game: take a shot every time Miranda says "boop!" or "boom!" in this video. 😅😂😂

[@RainerGolden]

The Miranda Goes Outside Legal Department would like to warn all viewers that doing this will likely result in death 😂

[@michelle_ajema]

@@RainerGolden hehehe nice catch! 😂😂

[@michelle_ajema]

@@TheMcspreader 😂😂😂😂

[@flipletape9706]

Love these, might also want to put a bit of bondable tape on the seams of the stuff sack to make it waterproof.

[@paulinalara3447]

I'm for sure making that phone pocket! So cool! Thanks for your content :)

[@erinmcgillen5784]

Did anyone else get Zoom vibes?! THIS IS THE BEST I LOVE IT!! Thanks Miranda!

[@cwoollard1]

Yay. The kitchen with the cute kettle is there again. Yes. I am British. Just go with it!

[@ervinslens]

Another masterfully filmed and presented video! Your energy is unmatched!

[@toxic.forest]

Yay! New video! Edit: for the stuff sack plastic boning 18:42 you can also use 1/4 or 1/3 inch (i think) wide zip ties!

[@MirandaGoesOutside]

Oh that’s an awesome idea!!!

[@brynriver4797]

Yes I was coming to mention this too! Zip ties are a really common substitute for boning in both historical sewing and cosplay communities. Also, some crafting and fabric stores have sewing machines set up for community use, I know at Joann’s you can rent a machine for an hour at a time and use it in store.

[@TheHungryFerret]

I have Ombraz and love them. A tip is to not keep the lenses too close to your face, the reason is there will be no airflow and fog up bad after a while from the moisture / sweat from your face.

[@armadillocommander]

Using anti fog spray

[@nicoleweiler8972]

OMG this is THE BEST series!! Love all of it!

[@Seamus3051]

Thanks for the useful tips & fabrication techniques. Your videos are loads of fun to watch...... Cheers.

[@GeeklyGraceGeeksOfTheWorld]

I did almost the exact same thing with a pair of sunglasses after seeing that people like armless ones! I feel so happy that she did it too

[@cmcer1995]

I believe what you are referring to as "Arms" are called "Temples." The "Arms" are the small part that attaches the nose pads to the frame that can be adjusted to stay on your face. Some cool hacks. Remove phone before ironing, a great idea too.

[@mikegiammarise7861]

Your level of excitement kept me watching

[@montananerd8244]

Old sewing tip- if safe, lick your thread/cord to help the fibers stay together while you thread the needle.

[@Swimdeep]

I use a piece of elastic instead of cord. More comfortable.

[@chocolatemonk]

everything was handy at least. Appreciate the fun but practical video as someone who just bought his first ever reading glasses I appreciate. It is always great to solve problems yourself

[@zloki83]

For the sunglasses you could get some tubing for some more protection by your ear.

[@lizzietrot2522]

Best part of Sunday morning!

[@MirandaGoesOutside]

Woo thank you!!!

[@barbarahardin3142]

This was so cool! Can you make some diy Gaitors?

[@OnlineJeeper]

If you can manage it, I would recommend adding in a glue stick that you coukd use in tandem with the lighter 😊 The kind of glue stick you add into a hot glue gun. There are different diameters/guages for the sticks that you could choose from, and it's a super useful piece of kit. I like getting the Gorilla Glue branded sticks, and I like to add them to small EDC kits I make for fun/preparedness. They're also quite cheap, so you can get a couple bags of different sizes, and store them wherever you'd like for quick repairs.

[@therealchupa]

Damn it Rainer the sound "Boop!" is necessary to explain how things go together!!!!! 😂😂

[@RainerGolden]

You are correct. I know that now. 😂🤣

[@miken7629]

Parchment paper is waterproof and good for keeping notes or hand drawn maps

[@rebeccaclementz3756]

So it's write in the rain paper? Nice!

[@BetoC7062]

DIY with Miranda! I love it! Omg you should do DIY dehydrated food tutorials for hiking

[@brucekmules]

Great ideas! Thank you for such a great video. I would highly recommend using Redmonds Real Salt from Utah. So much better. 😊

[@SamJantz]

This is so timely! I literally just got some nylon and webbing from the fabric store to make a better stuff sack for my tent, thank you!

[@mr.somebody1493]

When acquiring a cork, what wine do you recommend ?

[@HorizonHikes]

I feel like elastic shock chord might be even more comfy for the glasses idea 🤔

[@montananerd8244]

What type of store sells that,? I wear sunglasses over my regular ones, but if I add headphones I get sore temples. Would love to try this!

[@lisaphares2286]

@@montananerd8244I bought the Ombraz sunglasses so I could mow and wear noise canceling headphones and sunglasses at the same time and it is sooo much better. The stretch cord is in those toggle sports shoelaces, but it may be too thick for this.

[@Gneiss365]

@@montananerd8244 It's called "hat elastic" available from millinery suppliers and haberdasheries. I don't know if it's the same where you live, but when I buy cheap shoes (e.g. flip flops or slippers), the 2 shoes are held together as a pair by a piece of this elastic about 30-40cm long (12 to 16 inches).

[@bloodredrubyrose8740]

3:10am in the morning, best thing to watch when insomnia acts up

[@jenniegalizia2523]

Your armless sunglasses test was amazing!

[@ggaffermgreg6464]

In your repair kit, running the thread through the needle eye before winding on the the cardboard keeps you from dropping/losing the needle which can be deeply frustrating on a forest duff floor. (Ask me how I know)

[@DominiqueB]

... and you eschew the frustration of trying to thread that needle in the middle of those woods, possibly with cold fingers...

[@melaniengzuer]

Miranda! This is such a great video! It's great for children to do during the summer break too.

[@erin337]

Love all these ideas especially the phone pocket!!! TBH, I’ll never make the stuff sack but will send this to my friends with sewing machines. Maybe they can make one for me. 😉

[@susiebennett6953]

Thanks Miranda! This was great!❤

[@windeaglemartin1800]

Cool stuff. As someone who needs eyeglasses my phone holder has a a double pouch in front for them. I might try to do that.

[@Yogamathappiness]

This is super great! Thanks so much for sharing!!

[@MINKIN2]

Love the stuff sacks! Have been tempted to make some tent / sleeping booties from an old sleeping bag for those cold nights out. Gotta be cheaper than rrp, if you have a sewing machine and a donor bag that is.

[@WynneEden]

I want to make sure you understand I subscribed because you say "boop". I'm hoping that there are regular dog nose boops in your other videos.

[@MRBenchwork]

seems like making a backpack with the plastic ironing method might be doable. You'd need to make large sheets and then make a wood form to be able to make complex seams but it should be doable. I also think using this method for making a dyneema tent might be possible although you'd need a much smaller / narrower iron.

[@skulleigh5867]

Clover makes a mini iron like that, its about 35 USD.

[@chriskuthe4057]

I really loved your content.your personality and energy is contagious

[@TheCrownWolf]

Loved this video!! Really goes to show everything we tend to throw away can be used multifunctionally! Would love to see you make a pot and/or bag coozy in the next video!

[@atilahassan9450]

Fantastic phone pocket very creative. Amazing video Miranda and Rainer

[@dianesmigelski5804]

Great video! Lots of cool ideas. I want to make the phone case first. I can use it attached to anything when not back packing. I think it would be handy to have when you are wearing jeans attached to a belt loop. It could work if configured correctly. I’m going to try that first. I like the comment about rounding off the corners too.

[@teganlewis2284]

I did my own repair kit after seeing your pill bottle one in your last video. Thanks for all the great ideas!